For Handymen

You Fix Everything.
This Fixes Your Estimates.

By the BidOrca TeamUpdated March 2026

Drywall patch at 10am. Faucet install at noon. Ceiling fan at 3. You don't have time to sit down and "do paperwork." Send a clean, professional estimate from the customer's kitchen table in about 60 seconds.

You don't need Jobber. You don't need a $50/month app with features you'll never touch. You need something simple that makes you look like a real business.

Your Go-To Items, Ready to Go

Drywall patches, paint, door hardware, light switches, labor rate, minimum service charge — the stuff you quote every day. Your prices, your markup.

Drywall Patch Kit
$25/ea
Paint per Gallon
$45/gal
Door Hardware Set
$65/ea
Light Switch
$8/ea
Handyman Labor
$65/hr
Min Service Charge
$130/ea

Show Up. Quote It. Get Paid.

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627 Handyman Estimates Sent Last Month

A Text Message Quote is Not an Estimate

Customers trust a professional PDF way more than "hey it'll be about $350." Look legit. Win the job.

What Handyman Contractors Actually Need from Software

Handyman work is the most diverse trade in contracting. In a single day, you might hang a TV, fix a leaky faucet, patch drywall, install a ceiling fan, and re-caulk a shower. Your estimating software needs an enormous price book covering dozens of task categories.

Pricing structure for handyman work is different from specialized trades. Most handymen charge by the hour plus materials, or use minimum-charge pricing. Your estimates need to reflect this clearly.

Handyman businesses thrive on repeat customers and referrals. Sending a professional, itemized estimate even for small jobs builds trust and makes you look more professional than the competition.

Multi-task visits are where handymen make the most money per hour. Software that lets you quickly stack line items and calculate a total makes package pricing easy to do on the spot.

Common Handyman Jobs and How to Estimate Them

Job TypeTypical Price RangeKey Line Items
TV Mounting$100 - $300Mount, anchors, cable management, labor
Drywall Patch/Repair$100 - $400Patch, compound, sand, prime, paint
Door Install/Repair$150 - $500Door, hinges, hardware, shims, labor
Ceiling Fan Install$100 - $300Assembly, wiring, mounting, labor
Shelving/Storage Install$100 - $400Shelves, brackets, anchors, labor
Faucet Replacement$150 - $350Faucet, supply lines, plumber tape
Caulking/Grout Repair$100 - $250Remove old caulk, prep, re-caulk
Full-Day Punch List (8 hrs)$400 - $800Multiple tasks, hourly rate, materials

Getting Started with BidOrca for Handyman

Select handyman and BidOrca loads a broad price book covering drywall, plumbing basics, electrical basics, carpentry, mounting, painting touch-ups, and general repair. Set your hourly rate and minimum charge, then start estimating.

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Free plan. No credit card. No catch. Set up between jobs — it takes about 2 minutes.

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